BTS are going their separate ways on a ‘temporary hiatus’

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K-Pop sensations BTS broke down in tears as they revealed plans to pursue solo careers and “grow”, but pledged to return “someday”.

Septet Jin, 29, Suga, 29, J-Hope, 28, RM, 27, V, 26, Jimin, 26, and Jungkook, 24, broke the news to their armies of fans during their annual FESTA dinner which celebrated the hugely popular band’s nine years together, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

RM said it was time for them to work on their own, adding: “I always thought that BTS was different from other groups, but the problem with K-pop and the whole idol system is that they don’t give you time to mature.

“You have to keep producing music and keep doing something.”

J-Hope added: “I think we should spend some time apart to learn how to be one again. I hope you don’t see this as a negative thing, and see it as a healthy plan. I think BTS will become stronger that way.”

Suga exclaimed: “It’s not like we’re disbanding!”

Jimin said: “We can’t help but think of our fans no matter what, we want to be the kind of artists that are remembered by our fans.

“I think now we’re starting to think about what kind of artists we each want to be remembered by our fans.

“I think that’s why we’re going through a rough patch right now, we’re trying to find our identity and that’s an exhausting and long process.”

V insisted they were not splitting and vowed the band’s “synergy will be like no other” when they regroup.

Jung Kook released a solo single on Sunday called ‘My You’ while J-Hope has been announced as a headliner of Chicago’s Lollapalooza festival in July.

Formed in 2010, South Korean boyband BTS — also known as the Bangtan Boys — also took a break in December 2021, when the group said they needed some down time to recharge.

They also took a mini break in 2019.

 

Netflix announces ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ reality series with an open casting call

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Netflix announces ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ reality series with an open casting call

Streaming giant Netflix has greenlit ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’, a reality competition series based on the hit 2021 South Korean drama.

The news came from Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s head of global TV, at the Banff World Media Festival on Tuesday, reports Variety.

According to Netflix, ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ will be “the biggest reality competition series ever,” hosting the largest cast and offering the largest lump sum cash prize in reality television history as 456 players compete for $4.56 million.

According to ‘Variety’, contestants will go through a series of games inspired by the original show, plus new additions, which are all intended to test their strategies, alliances, and character as others are eliminated around them.

Recruitment for the series is currently open to English-language speakers from anywhere in the world.

“Squid Game took the world by storm with Director Hwang’s captivating story and iconic imagery. We’re grateful for his support as we turn the fictional world into reality in this massive competition and social experiment,” said Brandon Riegg, Netflix’s vice president of unscripted and documentary Series.

“Fans of the drama series are in for a fascinating and unpredictable journey as our 456 real-world contestants navigate the biggest competition series ever, full of tension and twists, with the biggest ever cash prize at the end.”

The 10-episode competition series is a co-production between Studio Lambert and The Garden and will be filmed in the UK Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt and Toni Ireland executive produce for Studio Lambert while John Hay, Nicola Hill, and Nicola Brown executive produce for The Garden.

 

Paavo Nurmi Games: Neeraj Chopra sets new national record, bags silver medal

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Paavo Nurmi Games: Neeraj Chopra sets new national record, bags silver medal

Tokyo Olympics champion Neeraj Chopra made an impressive return to competitive action as he broke his own national record to win the men’s javelin throw silver medal at the 2022 Paavo Nurmi Games, here.

The 24-year-old Chopra on Tuesday registered a best throw of 89.30m, a new personal best and national record, to finish behind Finland’s Oliver Helander, who won gold with a personal best throw of 89.83m.

Reigning world champion and 2022 season’s world leader Anderson Peters of Grenada claimed the bronze with 86.60m. The meet in Finland was Neeraj’s first competition since winning the historic gold medal at Tokyo 2020 in August last year.

“Very nice competition and I am very happy about my personal best and national record. Oliver (Helander) had very good technique today. I tried maybe too much because that was my first competition of this season. I will compete next in Kuortane after four days,” Chopra said.

The 24-year-old Indian made a statement of intent with his opening throw, measuring an impressive 86.92m. He then recorded 89.30m in his second attempt, bettering his own previous personal best and national record of 88.07m, set at the Indian Grand Prix 3 in March last year.

However, the Indian failed to log a legitimate attempt in his next three throws before registering 85.85 with his final attempt. His second throw, however, was enough for a silver medal finish, an olympics.com report said.

London 2012 Olympic gold medallist Keshorn Walcott from Trinidad and Tobago finished fourth in the 10-man field with 84.02m, while Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic came in sixth with 83.91m.

After Turku, Neeraj is scheduled to stay in Finland to compete at the Kuortane Games before heading to Sweden for the Stockholm leg of the Diamond League.

 

Ranbir, and Alia join hands to save the world in the spectacular ‘Brahmastra’ trailer

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Ranbir, and Alia join hands to save the world in the spectacular ‘Brahmastra’ trailer

The makers of the upcoming magnum opus ‘Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva’ unveiled the spectacular trailer of the film featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday morning.

As promised by the director Ayan Mukerji, the trailer of the film, a fantasy epic, is a complete visual treat for fans.

The over three-minute clip is packed with a heavy impressive VFX shots and an indication of the film’s grand scale.

The trailer begins with Big B’s voice talking about the five elements that have had their powers stored in ‘astras’ (weapons) since ancient times and that this is the story of the God of all Astras — the Brahmastra.

Then comes Ranbir’s character Shiva, a boy-next-door. He later meets Isha, played by Alia, who learns about Shiva’s secret –fire does not burn him. There are glimpses of Nagarjuna and also Mouni Roy as the film’s villain.

Director Ayan Mukerji speaks on this momentous occasion, “Marking the beginning of a new cinematic universe, ‘The Astraverse’, I believe Brahmastra is the kind of film that the country would feel really proud of.”

“It touches on our roots; celebrates our rich culture and takes us forward with our technology. The film is proudly Indian and Imaginative and bringing together some of Pan-India’s most renowned names was a dream come true!”

Produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus, and Starlight Pictures the magnum opus will release theatrically on September 9, in five Indian languages — Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

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Bommai gets emotional after watching ‘777 Charlie’, recalls late pet dog

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Bommai gets emotional after watching ‘777 Charlie’, recalls late pet dog

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai got emotional after watching the Kannada movie ‘777 Charlie’, which celebrates the bond between a man and his dog.

The Chief Minister could be seen wiping his tears as he emerged out of the theatre on Monday night.

The movie reminded Bommai of ‘Sunny’, his family pet dog who passed away some time ago.

“The love between a man and a dog is the best example of pure and unconditional love,” Bommai said.

The Chief Minister was full of praise for the movie’s protagonist Rakshit Shetty and the makers of the film.

The movie effectively portrayed the sensitive and emotional relationship between a man and a dog, he said.

Expressing his compassion for street dogs, Bommai said that he would discuss with experts to launch an initiative to take care of stray dogs.

“There is a proposal to formulate a special program to encourage dog trainers. We should encourage the adoption of stray dogs. Stray dogs and other animals should be protected,” he said.

Speaking about the film, the Chief Minister said, “Director Kiran has succeeded in presenting the emotional bond of the man-dog relationship. Rakshit Shetty’s performance is stupendous. It is a great film.”

“We are proud that Kannada movies are attaining international fame with films like ‘777 Charlie’ and ‘KGF 2’,” he added.

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Sara remembers Sushant: Thank you for giving me all those moments, memories

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Sara remembers Sushant: Thank you for giving me all those moments, memories

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has remembered her first co-star Sushant Singh Rajput who passed away in 2020. She recalled all the moments shared with the late actor and thanked him for giving her all the moments and memories.

Sara shared a picture with Sushant from her maiden film ‘Kedarnath’ which was released in 2018.

Alongside the image, she wrote: “From facing the camera for the first time to seeing Jupiter and the Moon through your telescope, so many firsts have happened because of you. Thank you for giving me all those moments and memories.”

“Today on Full Moon night when I look up at the sky I know you’ll be up there amongst your favorite stars and constellations, shining bright. Now and forever.”

‘Kedarnath’ is a romantic disaster film written and directed by Abhishek Kapoor. It tells an inter-faith love story between a wealthy Hindu Brahmin girl whose family owns a lodge and shops near the historic Kedarnath Temple in the Uttarakhand mountains and a Muslim boy who is a ‘pithoo’ (porter) working in the same vicinity.

Sushant died by suicide at his home in Bandra, Mumbai on June 14, 2020, aged 34. His last film ‘Dil Bechara’ was released posthumously on a streaming platform.

 

Sai Dharam Teja to help families whose breadwinners committed suicide

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Actor Sai Dharam Tej, who is known for films like ‘Supreme’, ‘Subramanyam For Sale’, ‘Chitralahari’, ‘Prati Roju Pandage’, and ‘Solo Brathuke So Better’, has contributed Rs 10 lakh to help families of farmers who committed suicide in Andhra Pradesh.

Sai Dharam Tej, who is a supporter of his uncle Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party, has donated to agricultural families who have lost breadwinners due to bankruptcy suicides. Sai Dharam Tej’s act is receiving praise from all around.

Apparently, Pawan Kalyan’s family, including his brother Naga Babu, sisters Vijayadurga and Madhavi, nephews Varun Tej and Vaishnav Tej, and niece Niharika Konidela, reportedly gave Rs 35 lakh to the Jana Sena Party to assist the families of tenant farmers who committed suicide.

In terms of work, Sai Dharam Tej will appear alongside Pawan Kalyan in the film, which is a remake of the Tamil blockbuster ‘Vinodhaya Sitham.’ Samuthirakhani is directing the upcoming remake, in which he will share screen time with Ketika Sharma.

He’s also returned to the set of ‘SDT15,’ directed by Karthik Dandu.

Nithiin celebrates 20 years in films and pens ‘thank you’ note

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Nithiin, who will next be seen in ‘Macherla Niyojakavargam,’ has been in the Telugu film industry for 20 years.

On this occasion, the ‘Jayam’ actor took to social media to express his gratitude on Tuesday. He thanked everyone for all of their love and support throughout his journey as an actor.

Nithiin’s note reads, “Dear Friends 20 years ago, I embarked on my journey with JAYAM, which was my first film. Words simply can’t describe how I’m feeling today but I will try.

“Firstly, I sincerely thank Teja Garu for giving me my first break, recognizing the actor in me.”

The ‘Sye’ actor also thanked his other directors and technicians on this occasion, “I thank all the directors, producers, actors, technicians, staff, and crew of every film I worked on. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

“I’m grateful for this beautiful journey and thank everyone who sailed with me, by supporting and believing in me, through the highs and lows. Your love kept me going. Last, but not least, heartfelt gratitude to my fans who sustained me with their unfading faith. LOVE ALWAYS NITHIIN,” Nithiin concluded his ‘thank you note.

On the work front, the actor’s next film with Vakkantham Vamsi will begin production once he finishes his current film ‘Macherla Niyojakavargam,’ which will be released later this year.

 

AR Rahman thanks Tamil Nadu CM Stalin for attending his daughter’s wedding

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Oscar Award winner AR Rahman on Tuesday thanked a series of people including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for attending his daughter Khatija Rahman’s wedding with Riyasdeen Shaik Mohammed.

The Mozart of Madras posted a letter on his Twitter timeline that said, “Thank you for joining us for my beloved daughter Khatija Rahman’s wedding to Riyasdeen Shaik Mohammed. My warm regards to all present on our special day, especially those who came all the way from different states and countries to attend the wedding reception. Your blessings made the event not only a beautiful occasion but a memorable one that we’ll hold dear in our hearts for as long as we live and celebrate life.

“I extend my heartfelt gratitude, particularly to Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister M K Stalin, my artistic fraternity, Chennai and Tiruvallur Districts’ Police Departments, Chennai’s Traffic Police Division, the District Collector’s Office of Tiruvallur District, the Fire-Rescue Department of Gummidipoondi Taluk, all the government officials and dignitaries, all the media friends, the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, the Panchayat President of Kettanamalli village and all the kind village people for their goodwill and cooperation.”

On Sushant’s second death anniversary, Rhea Chakraborty shares emotional post

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On Sushant’s second death anniversary, Rhea Chakraborty shares emotional post

On Sushant Singh Rajput’s second death anniversary on Tuesday, actress Rhea Chakraborty, who was in a relationship with the late actor, has shared a string of throwback pictures and penned an emotional note.

Rhea posted a motley of pictures with Sushant on Instagram. In the throwback images, the late actor and Rhea are seen spending some happy times together.

She captioned the image: “Miss you every day” along with a heart emoji.

The 29-year-old actress was arrested and spent a month in Mumbai’s Byculla jail in September 2020. On the work front, Rhea was last seen in the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Chehre’.

Sushant died by suicide at his home in Bandra, Mumbai in June 2020, aged 34. His last film ‘Dil Bechara’ was released posthumously on a streaming platform.

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